Exploring Life: Inspire Science Module 1 Lesson 1 Practice Flashcard

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What is a spore?

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A spore is a small structure, usually a single cell, produced by plants, fungi, and some microorganisms that can develop into a new organism in the right environment.

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What experiment can determine if tiny structures in soil samples are spores?

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Observe whether they go through the steps of cell division to form new cells.

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What type of organism is a cactus?

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A cactus is a multicellular organism.

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What type of cells have genetic material surrounded by a lining?

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Eukaryotic cells have genetic material that is surrounded by a lining.

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Is the cell theory the result of the hypothesis and observation of one person?

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False. The cell theory is the result of the contributions of multiple scientists.

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What is the smallest unit of life?

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The smallest unit of life is the cell.

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What are prokaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells are single-celled organisms that do not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles.

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What are eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells are cells that have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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What is the function of a cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.